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January 25, 2023

Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Supplies

Shutterbean's Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Supplies! Tracy Benjamin shares what she uses to keep her kitchen clean.

 

My Favorite Kitchen Cleaning Supplies! 

I added it up and I’ve lived here in my childhood home for about 27 years. For 17 of those years, the house was under my Mom’s care. For the last 10 years, it’s been under my operation, with my Mom’s voice always in the back of my mind while I work. When I miss a spot, I can hear her pointing out the missed spot while imploring me to do the job right!  “The dishes don’t do themselves!” she’d say. 

I know, Mom. I REALLY KNOW.   

The Dishes Won't Do Themselves! -- Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 23, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 4 in 2023

Hi friends!  Happy Monday. I hope your day is off to a good start. It’s Sunday night as I type this. My house is a mess but I did meal prep so there’s that! I just have to take a picture of what I made to share.  This week I have a lot to do so it’s time to write down my Intentions for the week!  

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January 22, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 3

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 3

Rain rain rain.

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

AND THEN SUN!!! THANK GOODNESS FOR SUN. I AM POWERED BY SUN.

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I am wild at heart.

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Intentions for 2023 in my Currently Workbook. I had some in the shop this week but they’re all gone! I am expecting some more soon. Crossing fingers! 

My Everyday Life Week 3 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 20, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

What if things work out? I love lists / Shutterbean

I LOVE LISTS:

  1. A cat that says OK! 
  2. Beautiful everyday life photos from the 1940s-1960s. 
  3. Fun with magnets. 
  4. Embroidered foods! 
  5. Would you sleep in an underwater hotel? 
  6. Why are eggs so expensive? 
  7. Construction fails! 
  8. Photos of then vs. now.
  9. Cheapest ways to get protein right now. 
  10. AI can help diagnose pets through phone photos. 
  11. Some myths about gas stoves. 
  12. This paper mache artist’s work excites me. 
  13. Photos of school lunches from around the world. 
  14. Stephen King’s 20 rules for writers.
  15. Architect breaks down the hidden details of the Chrysler Building. 
  16. Dear Matt, these are the hats we need. Xo Tracy
  17. Oooh a Chinese Bao Board! looks yummy.
  18. Cute onesies:  one / two / three
  19. I love celebrities who embrace their gray hair. 
  20. You might be doing your laundry wrong.

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January 16, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week Workbook by Tracy Benjamin now on sale!

Intentions for the Week- Week 3 in 2023

Hi friends!  Happy Monday! It’s raining here (still) but we’re supposed to get some sun this week and I am THRILLED.  I realized how dependent I am on real-life sparkles FROM THE SUN when it’s been taken away from me!  This weekend was full of friend time. Dancing with MC, lunch with Aisha and family followed by dinner at Lisa’s with Diona.   I also did grocery shopping and Cooper had a basketball game. Also if you didn’t already know, I started a new project-  The Handwriting Club on Substack.  I’ll be sharing more of my creative process & handwriting practice there. I’ve already shared a little bit about My Sunday TO DO List and my yearly annual tarot card-pulling ritual. Join me here!  This week I have a lot to do so it’s time to write down my Intentions for the week!  Here we go: 

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January 15, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 2

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 2

Two magical things: a cat that sits on your lap when you call it and one day of sun in between sooooo many rainy days. 

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Making vision boards at Neiley’s house.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

Drinking coffee while doing so.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I made a board of things that nourish my spirit because NOURISH is my word for 2023.

My Everyday Life Week 2 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

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January 13, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

Your Creativity Will Save You- I love lists artwork by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I LOVE LISTS 

  1. Some cruises to take if you love photographing things.
  2. Interesting things uncovered by archeologists. 
  3. These cyanotypes are mesmerizing. 
  4. What were the most streamed movies & TV in 2022?
  5. This Chinese library is dreamy! 
  6. Good things that people ruined. 
  7. Close-up photograph winners of 2022.
  8. What are adaptogens? 
  9. I just love Jennifer Coolidge. 
  10. 6 ways to practice mindful eating.
  11. Oooh shadow muppet master!! 
  12. I bet this place is incredible to experience when it’s raining.
  13. Good news for east coast In-N-Out lovers.
  14. We had Dave’s Hot Chicken in LA and I liked it.
  15. Aerial photos take us down remote roads.
  16. The science behind overwhelming cuteness.
  17. My mom used to say I looked like Clara Bow.
  18. Photos of NY ADULT THEATERS in the 1980s/90s. 
  19. Prices that are expected to increase this year.
  20. Prices that are expected to DECREASE this year. 
  21. I ordered this book cuz I miss the pre-internet days.

My Everyday Life Week 1 of 2023- a photography series by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

I wrote about my beginning of the year tarot card pulling ritual on The Handwriting Club if you’re interested, check it out!